Malibu to Get State-Mandated Housing Plan In Order by September
Malibu has agreed to comply with California's Housing Element Law, allowing for the development of 79 housing units including 47 affordable units. [ more ]
Bailiff evictions of renting households at six-year high, says MoJ
Bailiffs are evicting more renting households, with protesters demanding rent controls outside Grainger's office, highlighting the ongoing issue of evictions in the UK. [ more ]
San Jose affordable apartments a plus for senior housing crisis - San Jose Spotlight
More than 100 seniors will have affordable homes in downtown San Jose, addressing the cost of living struggles for low-income and formerly unhoused older adults. [ more ]
Could underused schools help address Toronto's housing crisis? | CBC News
Toronto councillors are urging the province to change a rule hindering the city from buying public school land for housing due to stringent fair market value requirements. [ more ]
Officials cut ribbon on more than 300 affordable apartments at Greenpoint Landing * Brooklyn Paper
A 22-story apartment building with 374 units, offering over 300 permanently-affordable units, has opened at Greenpoint Landing.
The apartments cater to different income levels, with some units reserved for formerly-homeless New Yorkers and rents starting at just over $400 per month. [ more ]
Sadiq Khan: Will Labour Party candidate win his third term as London mayor in 2024
Sadiq Khan, London Mayor, pledges to build 40,000 new council homes and end rough sleeping by 2030, if re-elected. He vows to tackle violence against women and uphold flagship policies like Ulez. [ more ]
New York closing in on $237B state budget with plans on housing, migrants, bootleg pot shops
The $237 billion New York state budget includes measures to address the housing crisis through tax breaks for developers to build below-market-rate apartments. [ more ]
Public Review to Begin for Mayor's 'City of Yes' Housing Plan, as Affordability Details Emerge
The City of Yes for Housing Opportunity plan aims to address the housing crisis through zoning changes, including a density bonus for income-restricted units. [ more ]
The Governor of New York, Kathy Hochul, announced that 18 new housing developments in the Gowanus area of New York City will move forward thanks to a state tax break called the Gowanus Neighborhood Mixed Income Housing Development Program.
The program allows for the construction of 5,300 housing units, of which 1,400 will be rent-stabilized and income-restricted, conforming to the city's Mandatory Inclusionary Housing program and offering a deeper level of affordability than the expired 421-a tax break. [ more ]
Affordable 2-bedroom apartments for middle-class families in NYC no longer exist
Mayor Eric Adams emphasizes housing affordability for families, but the city's focus on studios and one-bedroom units may not align with family needs. [ more ]
NY lawmakers propose bill aimed at migrant shelter stay limits
New York lawmakers propose legislation to eliminate 30- and 60-day limits on migrant shelter stays.
The bill would prevent municipalities and the state from placing limits on shelter stays and would only allow evictions under special circumstances. [ more ]
Civil legal aid lawyers are often the last line of defense. Why are there so few of them?
Civil legal aid attorneys in the US face overwhelming demand with too few lawyers available, leading to burnout and inadequate support for those in need. [ more ]
Cap rent rises in England and Wales, Labour-commissioned report says
Rent rises should be capped to help struggling renters, with proposed measures including a double lock to cap increases at CPI or local wage growth [ more ]
Mortgage repossession claims hit five year high in aftermath of Liz Truss mini-budget
Mortgage possession claims hit a five-year high post-Liz Truss's budget, impacting millions. High rates led to a surge in claims, affecting many households. [ more ]
California Population Grows With SoCal Adding Most Residents
California's population decline has reversed, driven by factors like lower mortality, rebounding legal immigration, and a rise in new housing units. [ more ]
Housing activists urge London mayor to save Clockwork Orange estate
Residents are resisting the demolition of a brutalist estate featured in A Clockwork Orange, citing homelessness, debt, and carbon pollution concerns. [ more ]
Lib Dem proposes London-owned developer to help solve capital's housing crisis
A London Housing Company proposed by mayoral candidate Rob Blackie aims to fill gaps in the private market by prioritizing key workers' housing.
Rob Blackie pledges to reinvest profits from the London Housing Company to deliver more homes and establish a Good Developer accreditation scheme. [ more ]
Former presidential candidate and businessman Peter Casey to contest EU elections for Midlands-North West
Mr. Casey is contesting a seat in the June European Elections, expressing concerns about Ireland's open border policy, asylum and migration pact, housing crisis, and issues with mica and deflective blocks. [ more ]
Saoirse McHugh to return to politics as an Independent candidate in European elections
Ms McHugh, an Independent candidate, focuses on combating the rise of the far right, addressing climate change, and tackling the housing crisis in her European Parliament elections campaign. [ more ]
Saoirse McHugh to return to politics as an Independent candidate in European elections
Ms McHugh, an Independent candidate, is concerned about the rise of the far right in politics, emphasizes the importance of grassroots engagement beyond social media, and prioritizes addressing climate change and the housing crisis in her campaign themes. [ more ]
Data shows how often some Ontario landlords applied for 'above guideline' rent hikes | CBC News
Corporate landlords dominate rent increase applications in Ontario, leading to market concentration and potential displacement of long-term tenants. [ more ]
To Save San Francisco, a Democrat Wants to Scrap Environmental Reviews
State Senator Scott Wiener is proposing a rollback of the California Environmental Quality Act in order to address the housing crisis in San Francisco.
The proposed rollback would allow most projects in downtown San Francisco to bypass environmental review for the next decade. [ more ]
Walters: California spends billions on homelessness yet crisis keeps getting worse
California has the largest number of homeless people in the U.S. with high rates relative to population.
Despite billions spent on homelessness, the numbers continue to grow due to various factors like high housing costs and lack of consensus on effective programs. [ more ]
Homelessness is 'the worst possible outcome for Ukrainian guests'
The risk of homelessness for Ukrainians in the UK is increasing due to the breakdown of sponsorship arrangements.
London Councils are facing challenges in providing suitable accommodation for Ukrainian refugees amidst the affordable housing shortage and extreme homelessness crisis. [ more ]
Construction of affordable homes in London is grinding to a halt, Gove told
Housebuilding in London has slowed down dramatically, with the number of affordable homes being built dropping by 75% in the last year.
The G15, representing the 11 largest housing associations in London, is calling on the government to inject billions of pounds into an affordable homes building program. [ more ]